I very much hope you don't mind yourself in my shoes MH, definitley not recommended.
I too always had Clark's school shoes. No need for apologies Candleflame, I don't have children but am happy to read about others' offspring. I'm very sorry to hear about your friends.
Viktoria, the 'quite unique' is a bugbear of mine too, there are no degrees of uniqueness. (Was asking myself if that's a word but Microsoft seems to like it.
) Another one is when people on TV say "I'm speechless" . Err, no you're not!
Pleased to hear your journey is more straightforward now RTL.
Yesterday I went for a walk with my friend J, it's been a while since I was able to do so. She was very concerned to make sure I was up to it and that I'd let her know if I wanted to stop and rest. We went a little further than I was expecting to be able to go before I felt that I needed to sit down, we sat on a bench looking across the fields to the sea. After spending a while chatting I suggested we walk on a bit, we didn't get too much further before I asked if we could turn back. The return walk seemed somehow easier and I didn't feel the need to rest.
I thought I'd be feeling exhausted today but I'm pretty good considering. I went for my short daily walk this morning and did some gardening. I must admit I did feel tired after that so have been resting since.
This virus affects people in so many different ways, I've experienced the flu virus many times in the past but I can't say I've ever had anything that's made me feel quite like this. the only parallel I have found with the flu is the post viral fatigue.Other than that it's unique. (I won't say quite unique Viktoria
). Stay safe folks.